Finding Your Star

Leonardo da Vinci was right about several things, but perhaps his most powerful thought was what gave him the determination to bring his dreams to life. It was the idea that “he who is fixed to a star does not change his mind.”

The word “idea” has a Greek origin and is defined as “a specific thought or concept that arises in the mind of a person as a result of thinking.” Within you is the ability to create these thoughts or visions. However, the action attached to it’s success is what has plagued dreamers since the beginning of time.

If you have ever had a fantastic idea, but hesitated to share it for fear of being discouraged or even laughed at by others, you realize what a solitary experience this can be. Sometimes even those closest to you cannot see what you dream about. It’s like having a telescope, while others use only their naked eye.

Here’s the exciting part: Your fixation on this “star” can bring all that you need to accomplish what others may consider improbable.

Consider that Leonardo da Vinci sketched the first helicopter, the first parachute, the first aeroplane, the first paddle boat, and more fantastic ideas. Moreover, he did not let any obstacles stand in the way of his progress.

What he didn’t know didn’t matter. He found a way, simply by staying fixed on the result.